Pender County public meetings in 2024
64 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing a $57,600 contract with Flock Safety. They will also approve $20,000 to fund the county's 150th‑anniversary recognition and celebration. Additional agenda items include the oath of office for newly elected Commissioner Randy Burton and the selection of a chair and vice chair.
- Authorize execution of a $57,600 contract with Flock Safety
- Approve $20,000 funding for Pender County's 150th‑anniversary celebration
- Administer oath of office for newly elected Commissioner Randy Burton
- Select Trey Thurman as chair of the Board of Commissioners
- Select Trey Thurman as vice chair of the Board of Commissioners
The board removed the oath of office for newly elected Commissioner Randy Burton from the agenda, then elected Burton as Chair and Ken Smith as Vice Chair. It approved a $57,600 two-year contract with Flock Safety for eight solar-powered cameras, with a $13,000 donation from the Sheriff's Charitable Foundation for the first year. The board also approved $20,000 for Pender County's 150th anniversary celebration, including a clock at Wright and Freemont streets. The meeting went into closed session for attorney-client privilege and real property acquisition.
- Removed item 5.1 (Oath of Office for Commissioner Burton) from agenda (unanimous)
- Elected Randy Burton as Chair (3-2)
- Elected Ken Smith as Vice Chair (3-2)
- Approved $57,600 contract with Flock Safety for eight cameras
- Approved $20,000 for 150th anniversary celebration and clock
- Moved to closed session for attorney-client privilege and real property acquisition
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed Master Development Plan. The board will also receive an update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan project.
- MDP 2024-75: Proposed Master Development Plan for 79 single family residential units in the Planned Development zoning district in Topsail Township
- Update on the Imagine Pender 2050 Comprehensive Land Use Plan project
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will adopt the meeting agenda, recognize outgoing commissioners, and hold a public hearing on an amendment to Chapter 24 of the county code. Several budget ordinance amendments and purchase orders will be approved, including a $3,509,000 contract for Central Pender Park Phase I. Additional items include vehicle and equipment purchases and various appointments.
- Approval of a $3,509,000 contract with Waters Contracting Company for Central Pender Park Phase I
- Approval of a $85,000 purchase order for batteries to outfit county vehicles
- Approval of a $59,928 purchase order for a 2024 Ford F-250
- Approval of a $38,662.50 purchase order with Tri County Excavating for demolition behind the Hampstead Annex
- Public hearing on amendment to Chapter 24, Offenses, Miscellaneous Provisions and Nuisances of the Pender County Code
General
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will consider the schedule for its 2025 meetings. It will review proposed future capital projects for the county. The board will discuss the grand opening of a new 5‑stand sporting clay facility. A policy on allowing alcohol at special events and rentals in parks will also be examined.
- 2025 meeting schedule
- Future capital projects
- 5‑stand sporting clay grand opening
- Alcohol in parks for special events & rentals
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will consider several budget ordinance amendments, including large bond‑proceeds approvals for the Law Enforcement Center and DHHS. It will also award a $10,000 contract for a Transfer Station renovation and review multiple rezoning requests, such as a gas‑station project in Holly Township. Additional items include reallocating opioid‑funding and other minor budget changes.
- Approve $1,036,162.90 bond proceeds for Law Enforcement Center (Budget Ordinance Amendment)
- Approve $328,713.54 bond proceeds for DHHS (Budget Ordinance Amendment)
- Award $10,000 contract to Smith Gardner, Inc. for Transfer Station Renovation
- Rezone ~5.46 acres for a gas station with convenience store in Holly Township (REZONE 2024-70)
- Rezone 10 acres for a wastewater treatment facility in Rocky Point Township (REZONE 2024-71)
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee will review three items: a subdivision plan for Lanes Ferry Phase 3, a development plan for Kings Landing, and a site development plan for Pender EMS Station 9.
- SUBMAJ 2024-118 LANES FERRY PH 3
- MDP 2024-76 Kings Landing
- SDP 2024-438 Pender EMS Station 9
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board meeting on November 6, 2024 will discuss three rezoning applications. REZONE 2024-76 seeks to change two parcels totaling about 4.21 acres from Rural Agricultural (RA) to Residential Performance (RP) in Grady Township. REZONE 2024-77 seeks to change about 0.89 acres of a five‑acre parcel from RA to a Conditional Zoning district for a commercial specialty trade contractor in Long Creek Township. REZONE 2024-78 seeks to change about 11.35 acres from RP to a Conditional Zoning district to allow a new building within an existing boatyard in Topsail Township.
- REZONE 2024-76: ~4.21 acres, RA → RP, Grady Township
- REZONE 2024-77: ~0.89 acres (part of 5‑acre parcel), RA → Conditional Zoning for commercial specialty trade contractor, Long Creek Township
- REZONE 2024-78: ~11.35 acres, RP → Conditional Zoning for new building in existing boatyard, Topsail Township
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will vote on several large expenditures, including a $1.99 million purchase order for the countywide radio project and a $1.03 million contract with Tyler Technologies. It will also approve a $52,654 purchase order for a 2025 Toyota Tundra and a budget amendment to fund architectural design of the new Hampstead Library with COVID relief money. A rezoning request to add 84 multifamily units to the Hawthorne at Hampstead development will be considered.
- Approval of $1,985,783.30 purchase order for continuation of countywide radio project
- Authorization of $1,027,122 contract with Tyler Technologies and $333,330 purchase order for the current fiscal year
- Approval of $52,654.40 purchase order for a 2025 Toyota Tundra
- Budget ordinance amendment and grant award to apply COVID relief funding to architectural design of new Hampstead Library project
- Rezoning request REZONE 2024‑75 to add 84 multifamily units to the Hawthorne at Hampstead development
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including a contract award for a PFAS Treatment Alternatives Study and a budget ordinance amendment to accept FEMA funds totaling $27,700.41 for EMS and fire services. The meeting also includes public hearing updates, a public information segment, and multiple rezoning and special‑use permit requests. Decisions on water and sewer district matters and appointments will also be addressed.
- Approve award to WithersRavenel for PFAS Treatment Alternatives Study contract
- Approve Budget Ordinance Amendment to accept $27,700.41 FEMA funds for EMS & Fire
- Rezone 2024-75 to add 84 multifamily units to Hawthorne at Hampstead development
- Rezone 2024-70: rezone 5.46 acres for a gas station with convenience store in Holly Township
- Special Use Permit 2024-48: approve country store operation in Topsail Township
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of budget amendments, including a $2.5 million E911 grant and a $416,802 emergency shelter capacity grant. The meeting also includes public hearings on a special use permit for a Martin Marietta mine and a zoning request for a boat storage facility.
- Approval of Budget Ordinance Amendment for E911 Grant funds ($2,542,755)
- Accept NCEM Local Emergency Shelter Capacity Grant ($416,802)
- Public Hearing: SUP 2024-47 for Martin Marietta mine
- Public Hearing: REZONE 2024-68 for boat storage facility
- Resolution to sell Voter-Approved School Bonds
Technical Review Committee
The Pender County Technical Review Committee will consider several development applications at its October 3 meeting. Items include commercial projects, townhome proposals, and two rezoning requests. The committee will discuss each case but no decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- SDP 2024-431 Little Kelly Commercial
- SDP 2024-418 Integrity Building
- MDP 2024-73 CG Design HWY 17 Commercial
- REZONE 2024-78 Caison Building Addition CZMA
- REZONE 2024-77 Arcuri CZMA
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board will open with a call to order, hold a workshop session, and consider a discussion item presented by Daniel Adams. No specific decisions, rezoning actions, contracts, or ordinance votes are listed in the agenda.
- Discussion Item – Daniel Adams (details not provided in agenda)
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board will discuss two rezoning requests and a text amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. The board will also adopt minutes from previous meetings.
- Rezone 2024-69: PD to conditional zoning for boat storage in Topsail Township
- Rezone 2024-71: RA to conditional zoning for wastewater facility in Rocky Point Township
- Text Amendment: Update Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance with new maps
- Adoption of September 4, 2024 and September 9, 2024 meeting minutes
- Public comment period scheduled
General
The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will meet at 5:00 PM on September 24, 2024 in the Hampstead Annex Auditorium. The agenda includes a call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, a Planning Department presentation, a Pender County Schools system presentation, post‑meeting goals, and adjournment. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or ordinance votes are listed for this meeting.
- Planning Department presentation
- Pender County Schools system presentation
The Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting with presentations from the Planning Department and Pender County Schools. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only, covering regulatory processes, housing trends, and projected school overcrowding.
- No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will elect a chair and vice chair, review the Long Creek Community Park conceptual plan, and consider an athletic tournament policy. No other actions are listed for this meeting.
- Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair
- Long Creek Community Park Conceptual Plan discussion
- Athletic Tournament Policy discussion
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will vote on several budget amendments, purchase orders, and a state revolving loan. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a boat storage facility expansion and a mining permit revision.
- Resolution to accept $13,187,000 State Revolving Loan for the Scotts Hill Tank & Wells Project
- Purchase order to A.C. Schultes for Regional Lift Station repair for $369,903.00
- Purchase order for DSS Contracted Services for $170,437
- REZONE 2024-68: Request to expand dry stack boat storage and add retail/service in Topsail Township
- SUP 2024-47: Request to revise Special Use Permit for Martin Marietta mine in Rocky Point Township
The Board approved the revised Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning Report, authorized Option A strategy, and added a Health Promotion Program Coordinator to manage the opioid settlement funds, all by 4-1 votes with Vice Chair Newton dissenting. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including budget amendments, purchase orders, and a resolution accepting a $13,187,000 State Revolving Loan for the Scotts Hill Tank & Wells Project. Two public hearings (rezoning and special use permit) were continued to the October 7th meeting.
- Approved revised Opioid Settlement Strategic Planning Report 2023-2027 (4-1)
- Authorized Option A Strategy: Collaborative Strategic Planning for opioid settlement (4-1)
- Approved addition of Health Promotion Program Coordinator to manage opioid settlement fund (4-1)
- Approved consent agenda including budget amendments, purchase orders, and loan acceptance (unanimous)
- Approved resolution accepting $13,187,000 State Revolving Loan for Scotts Hill Tank & Wells Project (unanimous)
- Approved Law Enforcement Officer Separation Allowance Policy update (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Mathew Cox to Firefighter Local Relief Fund Board (unanimous)
- Continued REZONE 2024-68 and SUP 2024-47 to October 7th meeting
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests. One request seeks to rezone about 5.46 acres in Holly Township from Residential Performance and Rural Agricultural districts to a conditional zoning district for a gas station with convenience store. The other request seeks to rezone 10 acres in Rocky Point Township from Rural Agricultural to a conditional zoning district for a wastewater treatment facility.
- Rezone 2024-70: 5.46 acres in Holly Township for a gas station with convenience store
- Rezone 2024-71: 10 acres in Rocky Point Township for a wastewater treatment facility
The Pender County Planning Board voted 6-0 to deny a conditional rezoning request by Hardison Building, Inc. for a gas station and convenience store at 8929 NC Highway 53. The board also voted to continue a separate rezoning request (REZONE 2024-71) for a proposed wastewater facility to the October 1, 2024 meeting, after hearing extensive public comment. The board is a recommending body; final decisions rest with the Board of Commissioners.
- Denied conditional rezoning for gas station at 8929 NC Hwy 53 (6-0)
- Continued REZONE 2024-71 (wastewater facility) to October 1, 2024 (6-0)
- Approved agenda with item 7.2 moved to top (6-0)
- Set October 1 meeting with 6 p.m. workshop (6-0)
- Adjourned at 9:21 p.m. (6-0)
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee is meeting to review three specific site and master development plans. The body will evaluate the technical aspects of these cases.
- SDP 2024-425 King Commercial
- SDP 2024-423 Barbour & Sons Addition
- MDP 2024-72 Laurel Valley
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings for four rezoning requests. These include proposals for multifamily housing, commercial space, and boat storage. One rezoning request, REZONE 2024-72, has been withdrawn.
- REZONE 2024-75: Request for 84 multifamily units at Hawthorne at Hampstead
- REZONE 2024-73: Request for 240 apartments and 12,500 square feet of commercial space on 20.35 acres
- REZONE 2024-74: Request to rezone 1.28 acres from Residential Performance to General Business
- REZONE 2024-69: Request for a conditional zoning district to allow an enclosed boat storage facility
- REZONE 2024-72: Withdrawn
The Pender County Planning Board denied two conditional zoning requests for apartment developments in the Topsail Township area, citing concerns about school overcrowding, traffic, and infrastructure. The board approved a separate rezoning request for two parcels on Christian Chapel Road from Residential Performance to General Business. One rezoning request was withdrawn by the applicant, and another was continued to the October 1 meeting.
- REZONE 2024-72 withdrawn by applicant
- REZONE 2024-69 continued to October 1, 2024 meeting (5-0)
- REZONE 2024-75 (Hawthorne at Headwaters, 84 additional apartment units) denied (5-0)
- REZONE 2024-73 (240 apartment units, 12,500 sq ft commercial on US Hwy 17) denied (5-0)
- REZONE 2024-74 (1.28 acres on Christian Chapel Road to General Business) approved (5-0)
- October 1, 2024 meeting scheduled with 6 p.m. workshop (5-0)
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments for the Health Department and approve contracts for park construction and vehicle replacements. The meeting also includes a public hearing on water shellfish leases.
- Approval of budget amendments totaling $188,673.56 for Health Department revenues and expenditures
- Approval of contract with Elite Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV at $1,371,802
- Approval of purchase orders for replacement vehicles totaling $162,944
- Public hearing regarding Public Water Shellfish Leases
- Resolution to apply for grant funding for a multi-use path along Country Club Drive
The Board approved a purchase order and contract with Elite Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV at $1,371,802, funded partly by a $500,000 grant. It also approved a $40,000 sole-source purchase from Hach Company for lab supplies, and resolutions for grant applications for a multi-use path and Great Trails State Program. The consent agenda, including vehicle purchases and budget amendments, was approved unanimously. No substantive decisions were made on shellfish leases, which were only discussed.
- Approved $1,371,802 contract with Elite Construction for Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase IV (unanimous)
- Approved $40,000 sole-source purchase from Hach Company for lab supplies (unanimous)
- Approved resolutions for WMPO and Great Trails State Program grant applications for multi-use path design (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $162,944 for replacement vehicles and $110,939.60 for Ford F750 dump truck (unanimous)
- Approved budget amendments for Health Department totaling $188,672.56 (unanimous)
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to approve a local match of $23,007 for the 5311 Administrative Grant, $40,500 for the combined Capital Grant, and $28,318 for the 5310 Operating Grant, totaling $91,825, and to transfer ROAP funds to the 5310 grant. The consent agenda includes approval of a $141,430.58 purchase order for a VacTrailer, a facility‑use agreement for the Hampstead United Methodist Church athletic field, and an extension of a $67,500 local matching incentive for Cardinal Foods. Additional items include a purchase order for animal‑shelter gas monitoring and a resolution authorizing the sale of parcel 2234-13-4116-0000 at 824 Sykes Town Rd.
- Public hearing and approval of $23,007 admin grant, $40,500 capital grant, $28,318 operating grant (total $91,825) and transfer of ROAP funds to 5310 grant
- Approval of purchase order for VacTrailer for $141,430.58
- Approval of facility usage agreement for Hampstead United Methodist Church athletic field
- Extension of local matching incentive for Cardinal Foods in the amount of $67,500
- Approval of purchase order to Cape Fear Engineering for animal shelter gas monitoring and well installation
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests: expanding a dry‑stack boat storage facility with office and retail space (REZONE 2024‑68), adding an enclosed boat storage facility (REZONE 2024‑69), and permitting a gas station with convenience store (REZONE 2024‑70). The board will also consider a revision to the Oak Ridge Master Development Plan to allow real‑estate offices and commercial banks (MDP 2024‑70) and receive an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
- REZONE 2024‑68 – modify and expand the existing GB‑CD1 conditional zoning district for a dry‑stack boat storage facility, office, retail, boat sales and service in Topsail Township
- REZONE 2024‑69 – rezone a portion of a tract from Planned Development to a conditional zoning district for an enclosed boat storage facility in Topsail Township
- REZONE 2024‑70 – rezone three parcels from Rural Agriculture and Residential Performance districts to a conditional zoning district for a gas station with convenience store in Holly Township
- MDP 2024‑70 – revise the Oak Ridge Master Development Plan to permit offices of real‑estate agents, brokers, and commercial banks within an existing development in Topsail Township
- Comprehensive Plan Update – discussion of the county’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan
General
The Pender County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the July 2 regular meeting, and discuss several water and sewer districts. The meeting also includes a 7 PM public hearing on special use permits, zoning map amendments, and related resolutions. Additional items include a notice about the fire escape plan for City Hall.
- Approval of minutes for the regular meeting on 7/2
- 7 PM public hearing on special use permits, zoning map amendments, and resolutions
- Discussion of Maple Hill Water and Sewer District
- Discussion of Rocky Point Water and Sewer District
- Notice regarding fire escape plan for City Hall
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal from The Jaytees Properties IV, LLC regarding the denial of a master development plan and major site development plan. The board will also review a variance request for a residential front setback.
- APPEAL 2024-12: Appeal of administrative decision to deny Master Development Plan MDP 2023-52 and Major Site Development Plan SDP 2023-349 for the Hampstead Station Expansion off Headwaters Drive
- VAR 2024-18: Variance request for a 28.8-foot relief from the required 30-foot front setback for a home in the RA zoning district
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to nominate a Chair and Vice-chair. The board will also discuss a policy for county-supported special events and receive an update on the Penderland Greenway and parks foundation.
- Nomination of Chair and Vice-chair
- County Supported Special Event Policy regarding fee waivers and in-kind services
- Penderland Greenway and parks foundation update
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the issuance of limited obligation bonds to fund a 100,000-square-foot law enforcement center. The facility is planned to include a detention center, sheriff's office, 911 operations center, and evidence storage. The board will also vote on various purchase orders and zoning requests.
- Public hearing for approximately $68,000,000 in bonds for the Law Enforcement Center
- Contract award to Daniels & Daniels for Law Enforcement Center construction
- Purchase order to Capital Ford Raleigh for $310,216.80
- Purchase order for contract dental services to Kathy Barnes, DDS for $218,916
- Rezoning request for 0.41 acres in Topsail Township from PD to RP
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests in Topsail Township. One request seeks to allow private storage for boats, campers, and trailers. The board will also receive an update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
- REZONE 2024-66: Request to allow boat, RV, and trailer storage in Topsail Township
- REZONE 2024-67: Rezoning 0.41 acres from PD to RP in Topsail Township
- Update on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review the FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule. The meeting also includes several budget amendments, chemical purchase orders for water treatment, and public hearings on zoning changes.
- Approval of FY 2024-2025 Budget Ordinance and Fee Schedule
- Purchase order for Sodium Hydroxide for $170,000.00
- Purchase order for Ferric Sulfate for $275,000.00
- Rezone request for 4.91 acres in Rocky Point Township
- Amendment to permit personal structures in RA and RP zoning districts
Board of Adjustment
The Board is reviewing a request for relief from front setback requirements for a home in the Rural Agricultural district. The agenda also includes an appeal regarding denied development permits near Headwaters Drive and the approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Variance 2024-17: Relief from 30-foot front setback on South Holly Shelter Estates Road
- Appeal 2024-12: Appeal regarding denied development permits near Headwaters Drive
- Approval of March 20, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will hold public hearings on the FY 2024-2025 budget and a proposed fire protection service district for Penderlea and Shiloh-Columbia. The commissioners also plan to adopt the new budget ordinance and fee schedule, which aims to maintain current property tax rates. Other items include land purchases and contract amendments.
- $95,257.35 purchase order to Capital Ford
- Approval of 3.16-acre land purchase (PIN 2257-65-6951-0000)
- $16,234.90 budget amendment for vehicle maintenance
- Contract amendment to GFL for solid waste and hauling services
- Public hearing on Penderlea County Service District for Fire Protection
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the Playground Replacement Program for six public playgrounds. The meeting also includes an update on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and the Music Man Jr. Theater Program.
- Playground Replacement Program for six local parks
- FY 25 Budget Update
- Music Man Jr. Theater Program discussion
- Adoption of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing an update to the Comprehensive Transportation Plan, which includes a public survey running from June 1 to September 1. The meeting also covers rezoning requests in Long Creek and Topsail townships. Additionally, the board will consider contract approvals for body cameras and vehicle purchases.
- Axon Body Camera 3 & Axon Air contract for $103,076.77
- Rezoning of 2.37 acres in Long Creek Township to Conditional Zoning District 5
- Rezoning of 2.37 acres in Long Creek Township to Neighborhood Mixed Use
- Rezoning of 2.18 acres in Topsail Township to General Business
- Purchase of two vehicles using Opioid Settlement Funds
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of Commissioners scheduled a budget work session on May 9, 2024. The agenda lists department heads and staff to present updates on county operations including fire, utilities, solid waste, housing, planning, and human resources. These sessions review how the county plans to fund public services for residents.
- Fire (Northeast Pender/Surf City) presentation by Chief Allen Wilson
- DSS update by Wes Stewart
- Utilities and Solid Waste review by Anthony Colon and Jeremy Drummond
- Housing, Inspections, Planning, Hazard Mitigation, and HR/Insurance briefings
Planning Board
The Pender County Planning Board will consider a Master Development Plan for 39 single-family homes and a boat storage facility. The board will also review requests to amend the Unified Development Ordinance regarding personal structures and stormwater specifications. Additionally, a rezoning request for 4.91 acres in Rocky Point Township is on the agenda.
- MDP 2024-65: Master Development Plan for 39 homes and boat storage
- REZONE 2024-62: Rezoning 4.91 acres in Rocky Point Township
- ZTA 2024-24: Allowing non-commercial personal structures in RA and RP districts
- ZTA 2024-25: Requiring stormwater calculations for development proposals
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will review updates on broadband expansion and new federal drinking water standards for PFAS. Proposed actions include approving a $1,456,427.15 countywide radio project and various budget amendments. The agenda also includes construction contracts for the Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant.
- Approval of $1,456,427.15 for a countywide radio project
- Purchase order of $38,580.91 for Law Enforcement Center tower repairs
- Purchase order of $47,081.09 for replacement firewall hardware and maintenance
- Approval of $123,162.82 for Maple Hill Wastewater Treatment Plant office construction
- Budget amendment to accept a $5,255 donation for foster care children
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a budget work session featuring presentations from various county departments and services. Topics include school systems, forestry, soil and water, multiple fire departments, EMS, the sheriff's office, and emergency management.
- Budget discussions with Pender County Schools
- Presentations from Atkinson, Rocky Point, and Pender Central fire departments
- Updates from the Sheriff, Jail, and Animal Control
- Reports from Emergency Management and EMS
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is conducting a work session to review budget presentations from various county departments and agencies. The session includes discussions on revenue, health, and finance.
- Revenue and Option 4 presentation
- Health department budget review
- Veterans Affairs and Library budget reviews
- Tourism and TDA discussion
- Finance, debt service, and transfers review
Board of County Commissioners
The Board will meet jointly to hear a consultant introduction regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Staff from NCDOT and WMPO will also present an overview of Traffic Impact Analysis reviews and Driveway Access Permit processes.
- Comprehensive Land Use Plan consultant introduction
- NCDOT and WMPO presentation on Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) review
- NCDOT and WMPO presentation on Driveway Access Permit processes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on April 19, 2024. The agenda includes a motion to enter into a closed session regarding attorney-client privilege, potential employment contracts, and personnel matters.
- Closed session for attorney client privilege
- Closed session for potential contract of employment
- Closed session for personnel matters
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will consider several high-value contracts and budget amendments for parks and health services. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning requests in Long Creek Township and the adoption of legislative goals.
- Countywide radio project contract for $1,456,427.15
- Opioid Settlement Funds purchase orders for $536,780
- Commissioning Agent for LEC purchase order for $226,805
- Materials Testing for LEC ($197,580) and DHHS ($77,382.50)
- Rezoning requests REZONE 2024-63 and REZONE 2023-59 in Long Creek Township
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes public hearings for two rezoning requests in Long Creek Township and the adoption of legislative goals.
- Countywide radio project approval for $1,456,427.15
- Opioid Settlement Funds purchase orders for $536,780
- Commissioning Agent for LEC purchase order for $226,805
- Materials Testing for LEC ($197,580) and DHHS ($77,382.50)
- Public hearings for REZONE 2024-63 and REZONE 2023-59 in Long Creek Township
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing several land use cases, including a major subdivision application for Lane's Ferry Landing Phase 1. This proposed development consists of 388 single-family detached and 125 single-family attached residential units.
- SUBMAJ 2024-106: Lane's Ferry Landing Phase 1 residential development (513 units)
- REZONE 2024-66: Rezoning case review
- SDP 2024-379: Site development plan review
- SDP 2024-380: Site development plan review
- SDP 2024-385: Site development plan review
Planning Board
The Planning Board is reviewing a request to rezone approximately 2.37 acres from Rural Agriculture to Conditional Zoning for a proposed 12,480 square foot general retail store. Public discussion included concerns regarding traffic safety at the intersection of NC Highway 210 and Little Kelly Road, as well as potential impacts on neighborhood character.
- REZONE 2024-63 & REZONE 2023-59: Rezoning of ~2.37 acres for a 12,480 square foot general retail store
- Revision to the 2024 Planning Board Meeting Calendar
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on the policies and identification methods for field appraisers conducting the 2026 reappraisal. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments for public health and social services.
- Microsoft Enterprise Licensing annual renewal with SHI for $198,743.08
- EndPoint Cybersecurity System purchase from SHI for $96,442.98
- Annual Firewall Support & Maintenance renewal with Internetwork Engineering for $41,499.93
- Budget amendment to increase Social Services revenues and expenditures by $255,000
- Waterline extension award for Batson Road to Herring-Rivenbark
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will receive an update on fieldwork guidelines for the 2026 property reappraisal. The body is also deciding on several budget amendments and contracts for water infrastructure and cybersecurity.
- Microsoft Enterprise Licensing annual renewal with SHI for $198,743.08
- EndPoint Cybersecurity System purchase from SHI for $96,442.98
- Annual Firewall Support & Maintenance renewal with Internetwork Engineering for $41,499.93
- Waterline extension award for Batson Road to Herring-Rivenbark
- Purchase order increase of $60,000 to Pasofino Trainers Worldwide, Inc. for tire recycling
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider a variance request regarding cross access corridors and an appeal of an administrative decision. The board will also review proposed amendments to its Rules of Procedure.
- VAR 2023-16: Variance request for relief from Article 7.4.4 (Cross Access Corridors) of the Unified Development Ordinance
- APPEAL 2024-12: Appeal of an Administrative Decision
- Proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is discussing updates for the Central Pender Park and Hampstead Kiwanis Park projects. The board is also reviewing the FY24-25 department budget and a new safety policy for UTV and golf cart use during county festivals.
- Central Pender Park Phase I: estimated cost of $5,633,725
- Hampstead Kiwanis Park Phase 4: estimated cost of $3,766,062
- Approval of Pender County Festival UTV/Golf Cart Policy
- Update on FY24-25 Department Budget
- Review of project timelines with grand openings projected for June and September 2025
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing the FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 Capital Improvement Plan and 5-year financial forecasts for the General Fund and Pender County Utilities. The meeting includes a closed session regarding the federal and state legislative agenda.
- Scotts Hill Water Tower project with a total construction cost of $13,450,740
- US 421 Water and Sewer Extension with a construction bid cost of $12,223,986
- Proposed $4,000,000 raw water purchase from Lower Cape Fear Water Authority by 2028
- Convenience Center Upgrades with an estimated cost of $63,000 per site
- Water Treatment Plant with an estimated construction cost of $89,400,000
Board of County Commissioners
The Board is discussing the FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting focuses on project timelines, cost estimates, and funding sources for several county facilities and parks.
- DHHS Building: estimated cost of $40,646,000
- Law Enforcement Center/Detention Center: estimated cost of $65,012,060
- K-8 School Site: estimated cost of $135,547,525
- New Hampstead Library: estimated cost of $15,308,000
- Kiwanis Park Expansion ($3,766,062) and Central Pender Park ($5,633,725)
Board of County Commissioners
The agenda consists of procedural items and a closed session to discuss personnel matters. No public business or policy decisions are listed for the open session.
- Closed session regarding personnel pursuant to NCGS § 143 318.11(A)(6)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will review several rezoning requests and a contract for architecture and engineering services for the future Hampstead Branch Library. The meeting includes a presentation of the FY2023 Audit Report and discussions on land use.
- Contract for architecture and engineering services for the future Hampstead Branch Library
- Rezoning request for Falls Mist Development (REZONE 2023-47 CZMA)
- Rezoning of two parcels in Topsail Township from General Business to Conditional Zoning District 6 (REZONE 2023-61)
- Purchase order of $13,738.00 to Kofile for preservation of death and marriage records
- Budget amendment to transfer $28,333.99 from revenue to expenditure
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing two cases, including a site development plan for a commercial office building. The committee will evaluate the project's adherence to zoning conditions and technical specifications.
- SDP 2024-377: Proposed 17,803 square foot commercial office building for D.R. Horton (Carlson Tract - Phase 2 Office)
- SUBMAJ 2024-105: Case listed for review
- Review of Atlantic Avenue collector road requirements, including five-foot sidewalks and bicycle lanes
- Review of a proposed 10-foot-wide multi-use path adjacent to US Highway 17
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board is specifically reviewing a proposal for a 12,480 square foot general retail store at the intersection of NC Hwy 210 and Little Kelly Road.
- REZONE 2023-59: Request to rezone 2.37 acres from Rural Agricultural to Conditional Zoning District 5 for a retail store
- REZONE 2024-63: Request to change 2.37 acres from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Mixed Use future land use category
- ZTA 2023-21: Proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce uses permitted via Special Use Permit
- NC 210 East Coast Greenway Feasibility Study approval
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a denied permit for a residential accessory building. The board will also elect officers and discuss potential amendments to its rules of procedure.
- APPEAL 2024-13: Appeal of administrative decision to deny a residential accessory building at 91 Scotch Bonnet Way
- VAR 2023-16: Variance request for relief from Article 7.4.4 (Cross Access Corridors) of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
- Discussion of amendments to the Rules of Procedure
- Adoption of October 18, 2023 meeting minutes
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss land acquisitions for EMS and utility sites, budget amendments for the Health Department, and a new comprehensive land use plan. The meeting includes public hearings on two rezoning requests.
- Purchase of 13 Ford Explorers for $735,800.00
- Acquisition of 0.97-acre Scotts Hill Elevated Tank site
- Acquisition and subsequent conveyance of 2 acres at Malpass Corner Elementary to Pender EMS & Fire, Inc.
- Budget amendments for Health Department: $53,883 for Bridge Access Program and $15,000 for Vector Control Mentorship
- Public hearings for REZONE 2023-47 (Falls Mist Development) and REZONE 2023-58 (1.52 acres in Topsail Township)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and one amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board will also discuss uses permitted via special use permits.
- REZONE 2023-59: Request to rezone 2.37 acres for a 12,480 square foot general retail store at NC HWY 210 and Little Kelly Road
- REZONE 2024-63: Request to reclassify 2.37 acres from Medium Density Residential to Neighborhood Mixed Use
- REZONE 2023-61: Request to rezone two parcels in Topsail Township from General Business to Conditional Zoning District 6
- ZTA 2024-22: Request to amend Article 3 (Review Procedures) of the Unified Development Ordinance
- Revision to the 2024 Planning Board Meeting Calendar
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is convening for a special meeting. The agenda consists of a motion to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Closed session regarding personnel pursuant to NCGS § 143 318.11(A)(6)
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session. The agenda consists of a motion to enter a closed session regarding personnel and subsequent adjournment.
- Closed session pursuant to NCGS § 143 318.11(A)(6) regarding personnel
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee is reviewing several land use cases, including a minor subdivision for residential lots and a conditional rezoning request for boat and RV storage. The committee provides recommendations on whether these plans meet state, county, and utility requirements.
- SUBMIN 2024-41: Proposed 9-lot single-family residential subdivision at Keswick Farms on Ashton Road
- REZONE 2024-62: Conditional rezoning for 93 metal covered RV and boat storage units
- MDP 2024-62: Master Development Plan review
- MDP 2024-63: Master Development Plan review
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will meet to discuss the approval of a Dogs in Parks Ordinance and updates to park signage. The board will also review the approved County Gifts and Donations Policy.
- Approval of Dogs in Parks Ordinance
- Signage upgrades for Abbey Nature Preserve, Kiwanis Park, Millers Pond Park, Pender Memorial Park, and Penderlea Community Park
- Update on approved County Gifts and Donations Policy
Board of County Commissioners
The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a 99-year interlocal agreement with the Town of Surf City regarding sewer service areas. The board is also reviewing a grant award for 911 services and two rezoning requests.
- FY 2024 North Carolina 911 Grant Award of $2,548,628.00
- Interlocal Agreement with Town of Surf City on Sewer Service
- Purchase order for website creation and support for $51,498.01
- REZONE 2023-57: Request to rezone ~59 acres in Grady Township from RA to CZ-4
- REZONE 2023-47 CZMA: Request to revise Conditional Zoning Map Amendment for Falls Mist Development
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee is meeting to review three cases. This includes a major site development plan for a veterinarian facility and office, as well as two other site development plans and one rezoning request.
- SDP 2023-369: Site plan for a veterinarian facility/office with exam rooms, x-ray/surgical areas, and office space
- SDP 2023-370: Site development plan review
- REZONE 2023-61: Rezoning request review
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone approximately 1.52 acres from Planned Development (PD) to General Business (GB). The board will also review minutes from the December 5, 2023, meeting.
- REZONE 2023-58: Request to rezone 1.52 acres from PD to GB in Topsail Township
Board of County Commissioners
The Pender County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several real estate acquisitions and infrastructure contracts. Key items include the design phase of a school bond project and technology lease consolidations.
- Design-Build School Bond Project design phase contract with Bordeaux Construction for $5,003,800
- Purchase of approximately 795 acres off Hwy 210 in Hampstead for a BOA Water Plant Site
- Purchase of several parcels off US Hwy 17 in Hampstead for a Water Plant Discharge Site
- Master Technology Lease Agreement with Huntington Technology Financing for $568,237.81
- Purchase of a 2023 Ford Police Interceptor Explorer for $57,729.00